adulterate

Example Sentences

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It is one thing to alter the competition, another to adulterate or corrupt it - La Liga accepts the first suggestion, but not the second.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2025

Now, he can rest easy: There's no economic incentive to adulterate his product.

From Salon • Aug. 2, 2023

Little five-spice seasoning or herbs adulterate this meat.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 14, 2021

Shady dealers along the supply chain frequently adulterate olive oil with low-grade vegetable oils and add artificial coloring.

From New York Times • Dec. 7, 2011

SPICES.—Spices should be bought whole and ground in a spice mill as needed; if this is done, there need be little fear of their impurity, for whole spices are difficult to simulate or adulterate.

From The Home Medical Library, Volume V (of VI) by Winslow, Kenelm